tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post2336440847316191816..comments2015-02-27T02:51:16.270-05:00Comments on MELOMEALS : $3.33 a day: A little vent and foodMelomealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-86608183112955188842010-03-03T16:56:25.432-05:002010-03-03T16:56:25.432-05:00Hello
Mansour Engineering committed to creating ...Hello<br /><br /><br />Mansour Engineering committed to creating quality finished projects for Mansour Engineering clients<br /><br />[url=http://www.mansour.ca] click here to go to Mansour Engineering[/url]<br /><br /><br />http://www.mansour.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-38342809824151527572009-03-22T17:08:00.000-04:002009-03-22T17:08:00.000-04:00I absolutely love your blog. I'm living off of st...I absolutely love your blog. I'm living off of student loans and it has inspired me to take the time to plan ahead and make better budgeting choices instead of going with pre-packaged meals. I can't wait for the e-book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-325708194583514212009-03-20T19:41:00.000-04:002009-03-20T19:41:00.000-04:00Yep, still reading and still drooling :) Keep up ...Yep, still reading and still drooling :) Keep up the good work!!Cafe Cyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116685291056531223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-38225000557084396632009-03-17T20:53:00.000-04:002009-03-17T20:53:00.000-04:00sorry that people are being insensitive. for what ...sorry that people are being insensitive. for what it's worth, I think you're doing an amazing job. I'm sorry about your financial situation, but I'm also ridiculously impressed with the gorgeous, delicious-looking, well-balanced meals you've been able to put together on such a tight budget. best of luck with everything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-54462917477550540822009-03-17T04:24:00.000-04:002009-03-17T04:24:00.000-04:00I'm sorry people are sending insensitive emails! W...I'm sorry people are sending insensitive emails! With 3 kiddies of my own and being a stay at home Mum I'm always looking for ways to budget our food intake. To be honest though, I'd never know you were budgeting carefully by your meals! They're wonderful looking! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad the split pea polenta worked so well for you, thanks for letting me know you made it :DVegetationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418079315150652057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-57854281887607725262009-03-17T03:43:00.000-04:002009-03-17T03:43:00.000-04:00Your meals are awesome. Being compassionate and av...Your meals are awesome. Being compassionate and avoiding waste is what each one of us should be doing. Unemployed or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-84126590315085862552009-03-16T20:44:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:44:00.000-04:00It's a shame how few people actually take the time...It's a shame how few people actually take the time to read blogs before commenting or passing judgment... I'm sorry that you've gotten such nasty emails because of it! Really though, I think that they must be jealous that you're proving that it's possible to live so frugally, and they would just prefer to bitch and moan about how terrible their own situation is instead of taking any action to improve it.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, enough rambling. You show them how it's done, your food always looks amazing no matter how limited the means to make it!Hannahhttp://www.bittersweetblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-44793664758939679702009-03-16T12:02:00.000-04:002009-03-16T12:02:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about your emails. I really enjoy re...Sorry to hear about your emails. I really enjoy reading your blog, I love your tips and meal ideas and I am really looking forward to your ebook! I can imagine that you have a really hard time but I also think, from what I can see, you are making the best of it.<BR/>I hope you will find a job soon.Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-84390822034057978612009-03-16T10:10:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:10:00.000-04:00i hope you find some work that you enjoy. your per...i hope you find some work that you enjoy. your persistence is admirable!Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13312589947265972803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-76096042134836456262009-03-16T09:56:00.000-04:002009-03-16T09:56:00.000-04:00Sorry people are being dicks. Your blog is great a...Sorry people are being dicks. Your blog is great and extremely helpful and inspirational to those of us in harder economic times.<BR/><BR/>Keep being awesome, and try not to get bogged down in life &lt;3.B.A.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05894267650984748858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-31951450839318386212009-03-16T07:22:00.000-04:002009-03-16T07:22:00.000-04:00I love your blog! I discovered it a couple of week...I love your blog! I discovered it a couple of weeks ago. Your photos are excellent.<BR/><BR/>Instead of Boston, which is expensive and mean, have you considered Portland, Maine (the original Portland)? There's a growing, active vegan scene there, and several vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants that might be hiring. It's only an hour north of Portsmouth (same as Boston), and no crazy traffic. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546256738190301358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-81826334516429893462009-03-15T23:57:00.000-04:002009-03-15T23:57:00.000-04:00I love your blog and I love your recipes and I lov...I love your blog and I love your recipes and I love that you share it all with us. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Try not to listen to the mean people. <BR/><BR/>Remember the old saying: Mean people suck!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128230835864542053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-38133622913354017972009-03-15T22:27:00.000-04:002009-03-15T22:27:00.000-04:00See, you're great and everybody knows it! Keep yo...See, you're great and everybody knows it! Keep your chin up and keep doing what you love...cooking yummy vegan food and taking awesome pictures of it!Cosmic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18122880607362477947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-41285905676388713852009-03-15T20:40:00.000-04:002009-03-15T20:40:00.000-04:00it must be hard...everyone's budgets are tight rig...it must be hard...everyone's budgets are tight right now. i've been shopping at less expensive stores and looking at the prices of EVERYTHING i buy. i do have a job right now but it's at a catering company where my work is very sporadic and shared with many other people. so i'm barely making anything. but i do really admire what you're doing, and how you share it with everyone else.<BR/><BR/>i'm also impressed with your cooking! so many interesting combinations to make vegan substitutes for non-vegan food. and leftovers are my favorite :)veggievixenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445552433318699413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-40251916945796288572009-03-15T20:33:00.000-04:002009-03-15T20:33:00.000-04:00big bear hugs to you, Melody! and hang in there. t...big bear hugs to you, Melody! and hang in there. things will get better &amp; start looking up - i just know they will! and you can vent all you want - we&#39;re here to listen! :)<BR/><BR/>your lasagna looks stunning, and i&#39;m all about your simple soup, too! what a great score on the potatoes - and i&#39;d love to see all the awesome you can come up with on the split pea tofu/polenta idea! yay! <BR/><BR/>i&#39;m sending happy thoughts your way &amp; keeping my fingers crossed that a rock&#39;n job that you&#39;ll love finds its way to you super soon!jessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01239751125232117374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-10125054203048053352009-03-15T20:31:00.000-04:002009-03-15T20:31:00.000-04:00You are amazing and please don't listen to anyone ...You are amazing and please don't listen to anyone who sends insensitive emails or comments. When they do that, its their problem not yours.<BR/>I love your food and pictures. Hope you are able to get a job soon...one that you love.The Vegan Vagabondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481390616493364305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-76590991841584163542009-03-15T19:31:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:31:00.000-04:00You guys are awesome! Thank you for the supportive...You guys are awesome! Thank you for the supportive comments... I should know better than to let people get to me!Melody Polakowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-402099704189711852009-03-15T19:02:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:02:00.000-04:00Some people are just clueless, and you must ignore...Some people are just clueless, and you must ignore them! You're an inspiration, both to others in a similar situation and those of us who actually want to budget voluntarily! I find so many fabulous ideas on your blog. And venting is much, much better than keeping it inside and giving yourself uclers! I think you'd be amazing working as a chef.Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-59524195481724141942009-03-15T18:49:00.000-04:002009-03-15T18:49:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about all of the insensitive emails ...Sorry to hear about all of the insensitive emails Melody. I really don't understand it at all. You have an inspiring blog!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see your homemade tofu. Your lasagna looks delish!julie hassonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352059078512619974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-39118166204726978462009-03-15T18:40:00.000-04:002009-03-15T18:40:00.000-04:00Insensitive emails??? Boo! You are a budgeting r...Insensitive emails??? Boo! You are a budgeting rock star, and the reason doesn't matter!<BR/><BR/>We can all learn a little lesson from this, and know that we don't HAVE to spend tons of money to eat well!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-58701390276692968012009-03-15T17:41:00.000-04:002009-03-15T17:41:00.000-04:00You are great, don't listen to any haters. People...You are great, don't listen to any haters. People are so ignorant sometimes! Your meals look amazing! Love that lasagna! Mmm! Cheer up, you are in my thoughts and prayers!Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604323741174746194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-63515556558715134282009-03-15T17:01:00.000-04:002009-03-15T17:01:00.000-04:00The food you post is always so colorful and appeal...The food you post is always so colorful and appealing. I'm really hoping you find a job doing what you love.<BR/><BR/>And venting is good. Venting helps to head off a big explosion. It's clear from all of your posts that what you're doing is out of necessity, very difficult and not just a fun project. Ignore the insensitive boors and keep doing the best you can. Best wishes for a good job to come your way.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-43325496216849489892009-03-15T16:43:00.000-04:002009-03-15T16:43:00.000-04:00Venting is good sometimes! I hope you feel a litt...Venting is good sometimes! I hope you feel a little better :o) I am so sorry about the job market...my job is ending soon, and I am looking as well, and it is NOT a good time for job searching. I feel your pain and wish you the best of luck.<BR/><BR/>On a brighter note, would you mind sharing your recipe for baked beans?! I have not been able to find a recipe I like and have been searching for years! I love baked beans, and do like the vegetarian canned brands, but avoid them like the plague as most of them have corn syrup in them :o( I would love to try your recipe!<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>CourtneyCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368500891285543351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-51021506406051659242009-03-15T15:17:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:17:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry that people are being asses, however ...I'm so sorry that people are being asses, however I guess that's their perogative. All you can do is stay positive, remember you're not alone in your situation and remember how much inspiration your amazing recipes and outlook on life provides to people like me. DJ xoDJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07095948528595308574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-52463008145952761392009-03-15T13:39:00.000-04:002009-03-15T13:39:00.000-04:00That lasagna looks amazing! I can't believe what ...That lasagna looks amazing! I can't believe what you're able to create on such a strict budget. BWT I made your chipolte split-pea soup last night and we loved it! Even my super-picky toddler had seconds. :)Knittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266852429163156730noreply@blogger.com